AfterMaths: Money, Maths and the Cost of Making Learning Passive
In this week’s Aftermaths episode of The Primary Maths Podcast, Jon and Becky cover a lot of ground — from coins and contactless payments to SATs survival tips, curriculum updates, and why talking abo...
16 Jan 42min
What Year 6 Teachers Should (and Shouldn’t) Be Doing for SATs Right Now
SATs season can feel overwhelming — especially in Year 6. In this special interview-style episode, Jon is joined by Becky Brown to talk honestly and practically about how to prepare pupils for KS2 Mat...
13 Jan 50min
AfterMaths: Resolutions, Routines & Reality in the Classroom
In the first Aftermaths episode of 2026, Jon and Becky reflect on New Year resolutions, why so many of them fail, and what this means for teachers specifically. Drawing on national data, Teacher Tap i...
9 Jan 38min
How Maths Lessons Can Lose Confident Learners - with Emma Lockhart
Why is maths one of the few subjects people feel completely comfortable saying they hated at school?In this episode of The Primary Maths Podcast, Jon is joined by Emma Lockhart, Head of Maths at Mill ...
6 Jan 43min
AfterMaths: Christmas by the Numbers- A Festive Aftermaths Special
Christmas Is Just One Long Maths Problem (A Festive Aftermaths)There’s no interview this week, no school talk, and absolutely no mention of lesson objectives.Instead, Jon and Becky settle in for a fes...
23 Des 202534min
AfterMaths: Fractions, Fatigue & the Future of Teaching
As the autumn term finally draws to a close, Jon and Becky reflect on teacher fatigue, festive chaos, and the sense of relief that comes with making it to the holidays.This week’s Aftermaths dives int...
19 Des 202540min
Making Thinking Visible: Oracy at Every Stage of a Maths Lesson with Mike Gardner
Oracy is set to play a central role in England’s refreshed curriculum, but for many teachers it still feels abstract or confined to English lessons. In this episode of The Primary Maths Podcast, Jon C...
16 Des 202557min
AfterMaths: Spotify Wrapped, Financial Education & The Learning Pit
In this week’s Aftermaths, Jon and Becky unpack a festive mix of maths chat, listener questions, curriculum reflections and some unexpectedly delightful Spotify Wrapped stats.🎧 In This EpisodeA liste...
12 Des 202534min
